A.D.: The Bible Continues: Season 1

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NBC | Season Premiere Date: April 5, 2015

Summary: The miniseries from Mark Burnett and Roma Downey begins with the effects of the Crucifixion of Jesus (Juan Pablo di Pace) on his disciples, his mother Mary (Greta Scacchi), Mary Magdalene (Chipo Chung), and other old world leaders.

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. The Abomination
Air Date: June 21, 2015
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S1:E11. Rise Up
Air Date: June 14, 2015
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S1:E10. Brothers in Arms
Air Date: June 7, 2015

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Nancy DeWolf Smith

Apr 15, 2015

The otherwise unknowable details of conversations, wonder and doubt about the apparent resurrection, and political maneuvering are filled in a respectable but usually lively way by a cast of accomplished actors. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Mar 27, 2015

A.D. for the most part has a fairly solid script. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Apr 3, 2015

Yes, the additions sometimes feel shoehorned in, and, as in The Bible, the storytelling gears still sometimes clunk. But anyone who loved The Bible and yearned for a sequel is likely to find A.D. satisfying. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Apr 3, 2015

There are moments in which the acting and the dialogue in A.D. achieve a quiet and entirely believable beauty, suitable for devout and secular audiences. But as soon as I say that, here comes the “Constantine”-esque angel riding the blazing meteor down to the tomb in the middle of the night for the rolling away of the big, round stone. The flashiness is reminiscent of cheesy megachurch passion plays. Read full review

David Kallison

Apr 6, 2015

A.D.: The Bible Continues makes odd, sometimes debilitating choices (“What is it about this Jesus?” is an actual line) that prevents it from being a cheesy but compelling take on a well-told story. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

Apr 3, 2015

After the shift to the Resurrection, A.D. manages to deliver some effective scenes as Mary Magdalene (Chipo Chung), Peter (Adam Levy), John (Babou Alieu Ceesay) and others come to realize that Jesus has fulfilled his promise to rise again. The producers can’t rein in their tendency toward excessive effects and overwrought dialogue, but they seem at least to be proceeding at a more patient pace. Read full review

Tirdad Derakhshani

Mar 27, 2015

The series pretends to stay true to tradition, yet seems to care very little about presenting Jesus with due dignity, if not reverence. Read full review

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Bojohn48

Apr 16, 2015

This the amazing production that I viewed in many years. The acting cinematograpy clarity are tops. NBC you have won me over. Thank you everyone that is bringing this reality to TV

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janemr

Jun 18, 2015

I am enjoying this. I am eager to see each episode. Television in general is pretty poor but this is a bright spot in my week. Yes, I know it "distorts" the Book of Acts, but, folks, this is Biblical FICTION. Each episode has had one or several incidents from Acts along with the ongoingI am enjoying this. I am eager to see each episode. Television in general is pretty poor but this is a bright spot in my week. Yes, I know it "distorts" the Book of Acts, but, folks, this is Biblical FICTION. Each episode has had one or several incidents from Acts along with the ongoing story. I watch it as much for the costumes and for the Pontius Pilate and Claudia storyline. I hope AD will have at least another season; they're only partway through Acts at this point. On the whole, it has been tasteful and done well.… Expand

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mrmonster

Apr 6, 2015

A very entertaining and educational sequel to the greatest story ever told. This excellent TV series tells the story that everyone should know, the story of the early days of Christianity, and tells is wonderfully.

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Knighthawk81

Apr 6, 2015

If you enjoyed "The Bible" mini-series on History, you'll enjoy this, too. It picks up with Jesus' death and will chronicle the account in Acts of the building of the early church. This has better effects and better acting than the first series, but it's still a little dry.

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truckproduction

Apr 6, 2015

Yet another absurdity from the Burnett brood.. I can't tell if this film was meant to feel like a lifetime movie or a fictionalized tale from the Bible. Regardless, the storytelling and acting are so removed from anything believable that it only serves to shore up an evangelical base toYet another absurdity from the Burnett brood.. I can't tell if this film was meant to feel like a lifetime movie or a fictionalized tale from the Bible. Regardless, the storytelling and acting are so removed from anything believable that it only serves to shore up an evangelical base to rally around a mediocre (at best) tv movie. Sad that this is what passes these days as entertainment.… Expand

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